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Scotts Miracle-gro Co — Current Report (Form 8-K)

Form
8-K
Filed
April 29, 2026
Period
Apr 29, 2026
Ticker
SMG
Accession
0000825542-26-000021
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Scotts Miracle-Gro reports financial results for the periods ended March 28, 2026; press release and results posted.

About Scotts Miracle-gro Co
Market cap
$3.3B
1Y TSR
−1.7%
3Y TSR
+2.6%
Board grade
C-
Sector
Basic Materials
CEO
James Hagedorn
Last annual meeting: Jan 26, 2026 · View full Scotts Miracle-gro Co profile →
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
_________________________________________
FORM 8-K
_________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2026
_________________________________
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_________________________________
Ohio001-1159331-1414921
   (State or other jurisdiction (Commission(IRS Employer
   of incorporation or organization) File Number)Identification No.)
14111 Scottslawn RoadMarysvilleOhio43041
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (937) 644-0011
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
_________________________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, $0.01 stated valueSMGNYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b–2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b of this chapter).  Emerging growth company 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section13(a) of the Exchange Act. 




Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 29, 2026, Scotts Miracle-Gro (the “Company”) issued a news release reporting information regarding its financial results for the three months ended March 28, 2026. Also, on April 29, 2026, the Company released, on its website, information regarding its financial results for the three and six months ended March 28, 2026 and its financial condition as of March 28, 2026.
A copy of the news release and the financial results are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

See “Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition” above.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information:
Not applicable.
(c) Shell company transactions:
Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit No.Description
99.1News release issued by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on April 29, 2026
99.2Financial results for the period ended March 28, 2026 released on the Company’s website on April 29, 2026
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)





SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

THE SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO COMPANY
Dated: April 29, 2026
By:
/s/ MARK J. SCHEIWER
Printed Name: Mark J. Scheiwer
Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer





INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated April 29, 2026
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company


Exhibit No.Description
News release issued by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company on April 29, 2026
Financial results for the period ended March 28, 2026 released on the Company’s website on April 29, 2026


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When did Scotts Miracle-gro Co file this 8-K?
Scotts Miracle-gro Co (SMG) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on April 29, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0000825542-26-000021.
What does an 8-K disclose?
Form 8-K is the SEC's current-report form, used to disclose material events between periodic reports (10-K / 10-Q). Triggers include CEO/CFO departures, acquisitions, bankruptcies, earnings releases, auditor changes, changes in fiscal year, and amendments to corporate governance. Each 8-K is keyed to one or more Item numbers (1.01 through 9.01).
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Scotts Miracle-Gro reports financial results for the periods ended March 28, 2026; press release and results posted. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
What Item codes does an 8-K cover?
An 8-K's Item codes (1.01 through 9.01) specify what kind of event is being disclosed — e.g. Item 1.01 for entering a material agreement, Item 5.02 for departure/election of directors and executive officers, Item 8.01 for other events. The Item codes for this 8-K appear in the filing text above.
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